Norton primary school trial closes Grove Street during school times

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 19:02 · Archive

Grove Street in Norton will close to traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times under a trial 'School Street' scheme.

North Yorkshire Council is launching a trial 'School Street' scheme at Norton Community Primary School, closing Grove Street to traffic during term-time school hours. The closures will run from 8.15am to 9am and 2.45pm to 3.30pm, beginning on Friday, October 23. The scheme is designed to improve safety during drop-off and pick-up times, when traffic congestion and safety concerns are greatest.

No vehicles will be permitted on Grove Street during these periods, except for exempted residents displaying a permit. Emergency vehicles, health and care workers, and school staff will also be allowed access.

Cllr Keane Duncan, North Yorkshire Councillor for Norton, acknowledged concerns about safety at school times and described the trial as 'a potential improvement'. He called on the public to share their views so the council can consider whether to make the scheme permanent.

How it is being reported

• New 'School Street' closing to traffic to launch on trial basisA new ‘School Street’ is being introduced by North Yorkshire School on a trial basis.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 16 Oct, 18:07
• New 'School Street' closing to traffic to launch on trial basisA new ‘School Street’ is being introduced by North Yorkshire School on a trial basis.The Press (York) · 16 Oct, 18:07

In this story: North Yorkshire Council · Norton Community Primary School · Norton · Grove Street · Keane Duncan

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